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1985 Map of Fulton

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Fulton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Fulton and the mid-Missouri corridor are captured here during the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape defined by the winding Missouri River and a dense network of transit routes. The map illustrates the convergence of river navigation and rail transport, with the Missouri - Kansas - Texas Railroad tracing the northern riverbank and the Missouri Pacific Railroad running to the south. This era shows the established path of Interstate 70 connecting towns like Williamsburg, Danville, and Warrenton.

Conservation areas and state lands occupy significant portions of the terrain, from Graham Cave State Park to the Daniel Boone Memorial State Forest. The river valley is a complex of islands and bends, including Binggeli Island and Heckman Bend. Riverfront settlements such as Hermann, New Haven, and Marthasville maintain their historical orientations toward the water, while upland areas near Hawk Point and High Hill reflect a more rural, agricultural character punctuated by local schools and cemeteries.